Denmark the country that owns Greenland has playfully responded to Trump intentions of buying Greenland saying that more than 200,000 Danes have signed a satirical petition advocating for Denmark to buy California from the US.
“Have you ever looked at a map and thought, ‘You know what Denmark needs? More sunshine, palm trees, and roller skates,’” the petition humorously states. Titled Make California Great Again, the campaign suggests that purchasing California would bring Danish values such as universal healthcare, bike lanes, and “hygge” to the state.
The website features mock endorsements from celebrities like Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and Lord of the Rings actor Viggo Mortensen, while also poking fun at Trump’s long-standing tensions with California. “Let’s be honest Trump isn’t exactly California’s biggest fan,” the petition notes, citing his repeated criticism of the state and political clashes with Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.
The campaign, which aims to collect 500,000 signatures and raise an estimated $1 trillion, is largely a joke. However, Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland appears far more serious. Republican Representative Buddy Carter recently introduced legislation to authorize the purchase of the Arctic island, even suggesting renaming it “Red, White, and Blueland.”
Denmark and Greenland’s leaders have firmly rejected Trump’s interest, with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterating that “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders.” Meanwhile, Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede emphasized that the island’s future will be determined by its own people not the US or Denmark.
